A/R Accounting Clerk

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* Performs the cash receipt function at NY HQ; including opening and sorting mail into various revenue stream categories in conjunction with Development Division Contributions Processor. * Performs Remote Scan Deposit of all checks into applicable bank accounts. * Responsible for Petty Cash Management and all cash deposits at the bank. * Prepares and Enters into Sage Accounting System all Cash Clearing Deposits Journal entries relating to each of Planned Parenthood Federation of America’s different bank accounts. * Coordinates with AR Coordinator to appropriately deposit and record all receivable payments made to Planned Parenthood Federation of America from National Affiliates and Affiliated Organizations. * Coordinates with Accounting Manager regarding any questionable deposit based upon federal guidelines and internal protocols for deposit into each of Planned Parenthood Federation of America’s associated entities. * Communicates with Accounting Manager and other relevant individuals in Planned Parenthood Federation of America (including Legal, Planned Giving, and Major Gifts) regarding any gift/deposit that may be questionable to deposit based upon existing regulations and internal protocols. * Prepares daily deposit report and supporting documentation for all Journal Entries made and gives to Accounting Manager for Review and Approval. * Coordinates with other department members regarding any other expected payments pertaining to Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Planned Parenthood Action Fund’s related work nationally and internationally, including daily monitoring and reporting of wire and credit card payments to applicable staff. * Coordinates with Development Division and Accounting Manager to provide all necessary and requested backup documentation in connection with the Finance department control process and Annual Audit. * Performs monthly reconciliation of daily cash/clearing account activity per Sage Accounting System and Team Approach Development System; Also assists and works with Accounting Manager to resolve any differences identified. * Performs other duties as assigned and requested.

* Education: High-School Diploma or equivalent required. Associates degree or beyond highly preferred. * Experience: 3-6 months experience in deposit cash management preferred. * Skills/Knowledge: Knowledge of GAAP payment processing procedures and Accounts Receivable functions [preferred]. Strong Excel skills required. Knowledge of Sage, Black baud, Team Approach, E-Workflow, BoACashPro, and Google Docs preferred, but not required. Excellent Customer Service skills required. Position requires strong data entry, organizational skills, and attention to detail; in addition to the ability to effectively and timely communicate sensitive donor/deposit information to internal and external staff and associates as needed. Must possess the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Position requires access to sensitive bank and donor information and therefore also requires diplomacy and great discretion.